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Patent GB-2378108-A (GB)
Title: 3D graphics generator
Inventor: MORPHET STEVEN
IPC: G06T15/40
Filed: 2001-07-24
Abstract: Three dimensional computer graphic images are generated by first dividing the image into a plurality of rectangular areas (<B>2</B>). A display list memory (<B>4</B>) is loaded with object data for each rectangular area. The image and shading data for each picture element of each area are derived from the object data in the image synthesis processor (<B>6</B>) and a texturing and shading processor (<B>10</B>). A depth range generator (<B>12</B>) derives a depth range for each area from the object data as the imaging and shading data are derived. This is compared with the depth of each new object to be provided to the image synthesis processor (<B>6</B>), the new object either provided or not in dependence on the result of the comparison.
Patent GB-2368854-A (GB)
Title: A dispenser for releasing a solid or gel treatment substance into a toilet bowl
Inventor: HERMOUET YANNIC
IPC: E03D9/03
Filed: 2000-02-11
Abstract: A dispenser for releasing a solid or gel treatment substance into a toilet bowl comprises an elongate resilient member of sufficient resilience and length so that, in use, it is longitudinally self-supportable under the rim of a toilet bowl, wherein the resilient member is provided with a plurality of protrusions which engage and hold the substance, such that, in use, a part of the substance is released when the toilet is flushed.
Patent GB-2375310-A (GB)
Title: Inhalers
Inventor: EASON STEPHEN WILLIAM
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: An inhaler for producing an inhalable aerosol of a powdered medicament includes an aerosolising device in the form of a vortex chamber 1. The vortex chamber 1 has a curved wall 12, a tangential inlet port 3 and an axial exit port 2. The radius R of the vortex chamber 1 decreases with angular extent   r   from the inlet port 3. The vortex chamber 1 may include a ramp 20 which reduces the height of the chamber with angular extent   r  . The reduction in effective cross-sectional area of the vortex chamber accelerates the gas flow between the inlet 3 and the outlet 2 to reduce deposition of the medicament.
Patent GB-2370213-A (GB)
Title: Chocolate flavour manipulation
Inventor: HANSEN CARL ERIK
IPC: A23L27/21
Filed: 2001-10-30
Abstract: A process for manipulating the flavour of a single mass of chocolate comprises the addition of a flavour attribute which is neither a cocoa or dairy flavour. The attribute, which is typically not an overriding dominant flavour, may be roasted, sweet, bitter, crumb, caramel, fruity, floral, biscuit, baked, bready, popcorn, cereal, malty, astringent or praline. The flavouring attribute may be added to the chocolate mass independently. Thus, a flavour may be selectively incorporated in the chocolate without fundamentally changing the manufacturing setup. The flavour attribute which may be 0.001 % to 15 % of the chocolate may be a hydrolysate of cocoa polysaccharides or a flavour precursor such as proline, ornithine or a protein hydrolysate mixed with rhamnose, fructose or fucose. Alternatively, the attribute may result from heating ingredients including skimmed milk powder or a Maillard reaction with amino acids and sugars, using cocoa liquor in a process including roasting.
Patent GB-2382789-A (GB)
Title: Cyclone separator for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: QIAN DONGQI
IPC: B04C5/14
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: A cyclone separator for a vacuum cleaner comprises a first end wall 13, a second end wall 12 opposite to the first end wall 13, an intermediate part 6 between the first end wall 13 and the second end wall 12, the intermediate part 6 being shaped as either a cylinder or a partially truncated cone. The cyclone separator further includes an air suction inlet 3 close to the first end wall 13 and substantially tangential to the inner surface of the intermediate part 6, and a vacuum suction opening 18 located far away from the first end wall 13 connected to a vacuum source 4. An opening (19, fig 3) for a dust outlet channel 1 is provided on the second end wall 12 in such a manner that dust separated from the dust outlet 1 moves in a direction which forms an angle of   a   less than 90{ with an axis of rotation R of a vortex created by the cyclone separator comprising the first end wall 13 and the second end wall 12, and passes through the dust outlet channel 1, which may be connected to the dust collecting chamber 8. Also claimed is a vacuum cleaner incorporating the cyclone separator.
Patent GB-2386577-A (GB)
Title: Ratcheting adjustable spanner
Inventor: WU ARTHUR
IPC: B25B13/12
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: A ratcheting adjustable spanner comprises a handle 10, a fixed jaw, a movable jaw 20 and adjusting worm 30. A chamber 13 is formed in the fixed jaw, within which chamber a roller 40 can move along a guiding surface 14, being biassed towards the movable jaw and a stop 15 by resilient means 50. The roller may have an axle 42 (fig 2) which moves along arcuate guiding slots formed in cover pieces (fig 2).
Patent GB-2384925-A (GB)
Title: A broadcast data receiver or set top box with RS232 and SCART connection to a PC detects voltage on audio line of SCART to allow communication
Inventor: BROADHURST DENZIL JOHN
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2002-09-04
Abstract: A broadcast data receiver (BDR) or set top box is provided, typically as part of a television system. The BDR receives and processes data from a broadcaster at a remote location. The BDR communicates with a personal computer (PC) via a SCART connection. The BDR is also provided with an RS232 interface. A voltage is applied to the audio line 1 by PC 28 to act as a request to send RTS signal. A Voltage detection circuit R1-R3 and Q1 is provided in the BDR for detecting voltage on an audio line of the SCART connection, such that on detection of a voltage above a pre-determined level by the detection circuit, an output signal is activated from the RS232 interface, thereby allowing communication between the BDR and the PC via pins 10 and 12 of the SCART connector. So no RS232 connector is needed.
Patent GB-2384235-A (GB)
Title: Tool holder
Inventor: YUNLONG XIE
IPC: B25H3/04
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: A tool holder, which is especially suitable for holding hand tools with handles, comprises a box frame (1) and an elastic holding strip (2). The box frame has a channel (1-2) defined by upper and lower side plates and open to the front. The elastic holding strip (2) has heads (2-2) that are inserted between the upper and lower side plates and connected flexibly by means of pin rolls (3) on both sides. On pushing a tool into the channel (1-2) against the strip (2) the strip (2) is deformed about the pin rolls (3) in an overcentre manner to grip the tool. Fixing means may be provided at the rear of the frame (1).
Patent GB-2383858-A (GB)
Title: Securing Data in a Non-volatile Memory Component
Inventor: KUBIAK CLAUS PETER
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: A method and device for securing data in a non-volatile memory component, wherein data is multiply deposited in the memory component and secured by at least one test flag and at least one valid flag. The test flag is correlated with the content of its corresponding data and the valid flag determines which of the multiply deposited data can be read out. The test and valid flags are multiply deposited along with their associated data, and the data read out in a bitwise fashion.
Patent GB-2381995-A (GB)
Title: Internet Protocol telephony exchange system
Inventor: YANG DOO-YONG
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: Disclosed is an Internet Protocol telephony exchange system and a call control method thereof The exchange system integrates an IP terminal and a legacy terminal in a single exchange system, controls a call of the IP terminal in the same manner as an extension subscriber, and contains at least one IP terminal connected to the IP network. The IP terminal contains a user interface for generating user information or converting received user interface information into information of a user-identifiable state, and performs a VoIP function in compliance with a H.323/MGCP/SIP protocol procedure. The IP network is connected to an IP driver and an IP-PBX (Internet Protocol-Private Branch Exchange). The IP driver controls an IP end point at which the IP terminals are positioned, upon receiving IP terminal connection information and call control information based on H.323/MGCP/SIP protocol procedure. The IP-PBX includes: a database having user information such as phone numbers of a plurality of legacy terminals and the IP terminals, port numbers, and IP address information; an exchange interface connected to the IP network, for receiving the user information from the IP terminals, and transmitting call control information to the IP driver and the IP terminals over the hub; a gateway card connected to the hub, for establishing a traffic channel between the IP terminals and the legacy terminals upon receiving IP terminal connection information based on the H.323/MGCP/SIP protocol procedure and call control information; and a call control module for searching the database on the basis of call origination information transmitted from the IP terminals and the legacy terminals, analyzing a termination-side number, and establishing a call connection service with the legacy terminals or the IP terminals via the exchange interface, the gateway card, and the IP driver.
Patent GB-2395880-A (GB)
Title: Curved multi-planar reformatting of 3D volume data sets
Inventor: BAILEY ANTHONY
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: User interface for computer-implemented Multi-Planar Reformatting (MPR) comprises three areas displaying orthogonal MPR images of volume data set, curve drawing tool for defining curve through set, six icons representing six combinations of a plane parallel to one of orthogonal MPR images and a direction substantially normal to a plane parallel to one of the other two MPR images, allowing user to select direction for curve, and fourth area displaying curve-related MPR image related to one or more points along the curve. Icons may be individually selectable to input orientational information for curved MPR image, or in pairs for inputting directional information for cross-curve MPR image. Alternatively, three icons are provided for a cross-curve MPR. Tool for rotating curved MPR image about curve can be provided, as can indicators of depth of curve within volume, and orientation of cross-curve image.
Patent GB-2379699-A (GB)
Title: Rotary drill bit with cutters of varying rake
Inventor: MEINERS MATTHEW J
IPC: E21B10/43
Filed: 2001-12-05
Abstract: A rotary drag bit 10 comprises a bit body, the end face of which is embedded with cutters 150 of varying backrake angles. Specifically, cutters that are located at sequentially adjacent radial distances from a longitudinal axis of the drill bit have cutting faces that are oriented at rake angles that differ from one another. These cutters may be located on the same blade of the drag bit or different blades (20, figure 2). The rake angles at which the cutting faces are oriented may be dependent on the radial positions of the cutters, on their vertical distances along the axis, or in response to actual or simulated testing of the wear characteristics of the bit. Mathematical functions or a random number generator may also be used to determine the rake of the cutters.
Patent GB-2400772-A (GB)
Title: Providing location dependent services in mobile telecommunication network
Inventor: JONES ANNE
IPC: H04W4/24
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: A method of obtaining a location dependent service in a mobile network 1 is disclosed. A signal or user tag ID, LR,LD is generated, in response to a request for service from the user of mobile station 3, including data indicative of the identity ID and location LR,LD of the user. This signal ID,LR,LD is transmitted to a service provider 7. Location dependent data PL is received from the service provider 7 and transmitted to the user of mobile station 3 as a signal ID,LD,PL. A further signal ID,LD,PL,AR is generated in response to a request for service from the user of mobile station 3, including data derived from the location dependent data PL. This signal is transmitted to a service provider 7. The service provider 7 then provides data AD in dependence upon the location dependent data PL.
Patent GB-2400618-A (GB)
Title: Connecting apparatus
Inventor: LE TISSIER PAUL
IPC: E04C3/292
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: Connecting apparatus <B>2</B> for connecting a timber beam <B>52</B> to an I-beam <B>54</B> comprises a first member <B>2</B>, first <B>4</B> and second (6, figure 5) side walls extending perpendicular to the first member <B>2</B>, and a further member (8, figure 5) extending parallel to the first member <B>2</B> from the free end of at least one of the side walls <B>4</B>. One or more apertures (26, 28, 30, 32, figure 2) are provided in the first member <B>2</B> and/or side walls <B>4</B>. In use the apparatus is placed around first <B>52</B> and second <B>54</B> beams such that the first member <B>2</B> extends over the first beam <B>52</B> and the further member (8, figure 5) extends under the second beam <B>54</B> and fixing means <B>58</B> are placed into the first beam <B>52</B> through one or more apertures (26, 28, 30, 32, figure 2) to join the first <B>52</B> and second <B>54</B> beams together.
Patent GB-2401123-A (GB)
Title: Joist having trimmable ends
Inventor: BARON PAUL
IPC: E04C3/16
Filed: 2003-05-01
Abstract: A joist comprises upper 14 and lower 16 chords (preferably of wood), connected by a web 18. An end 10 (preferably both ends) of the joist comprises a solid block 20 which spans the gap between, and has the same width as the chords 14, 16. The block 20 may be of softwood or reconstituted plastic, it may be connected to the chords by nails or tangs. The web 18 may comprise V-shaped metal webs 18 attached to both side edges of the chords 14, 16 preferably to define a box shape. A plurality of joists are also claimed, wherein the difference in length between two joists is less than the combined length of the trimmable ends of the shorter joist. In use, the solid block 20 can be cut on-site at any position. Thus a joist of any length can be provided.
Patent GB-2401748-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method of memory allocation thereof
Inventor: BHATOOLAUL DAVID L
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: The invention relates to memory allocation of a shared memory for acknowledge mode services using confirmation of successful transmissions from a receiver to a transmitter. A memory capability processor (403) determines a memory capability, for example of a buffer memory in a user equipment (201). A preferred allocation processor (407) determines a preferred memory allocation for a plurality of acknowledge mode services and in response a combined preferred allocation processor (409) determines the total preferred memory for the acknowledge mode services. A memory allocator (411) subsequently determines memory allocations for the acknowledge mode services in response to the memory capability and the total preferred memory allocation. Specifically, if the total preferred memory allocation exceeds the memory allocation the memory allocation for each acknowledge mode service is scaled such that the total allocated memory does not exceed the memory capability. The invention is particularly suitable for 3<rd> Generation cellular communication systems and allows for efficient sharing of a limited memory resource.
Patent GB-2394332-A (GB)
Title: A mobile terminal, such as a telephone or personal digital assistant (PDA), which uses different clock (synchronising) signals to save power
Inventor: HOSOI TOSHIKATSU
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2003-09-02
Abstract: A mobile terminal, such as a telephone or personal digital assistant (PDA) which uses different clock (synchronising) signals to save power. Two aspects are described: <SL> <LI>a) A mobile terminal in which a processor uses a variable synchronising signal and a display uses a fixed synchronising signal. <LI>b) A mobile terminal in which a processor uses a variable synchronising signal and in which the terminal uses bus arbitration to resolve any conflict between normal processing and image display where the display uses data stored in a volatile memory. </SL>
Patent GB-2405831-A (GB)
Title: Key covers having graphical representation of function of key during the playing of a computer game
Inventor: MEENAGHAN DANIEL
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: Key covers that have graphical representations/icons/symbols printed upon their upper surface to indicate the function of a key during the playing of a computer game, e.g an image of a handgun to designate which key is to be used for firing a gun or a fist to indicate which key is for punching. The key covers aim to improve a user's speed and awareness whilst playing computer action games in order to be able to obtained a higher level of performance. The key covers may be made from plastic or rubber.
Patent GB-2407305-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocatory twin lever power transmission system
Inventor: ADAMS FREDERICK JOHN
IPC: B62M1/24
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: The system, e.g. for a bicycle, fitness machine or lifting device, has two reciprocatory levers 4, 5, each carrying a respective gear sector 6, 7, the sectors meshing with an intermediate gear 8 to provide mutually opposite lever movements. The levers 4, 5 are coupled to a crank wheel by one-way clutches. The gear 8 can be mounted on a frame tube 9 by a bracket for adjustment and a stop can be mounted the seat tube 2 for abutment by the sectors to limit the lever angular movements.
Patent GB-2394494-A (GB)
Title: Tubing hanger shuttle valve assembly
Inventor: BASKETT DAVID C
IPC: E21B34/02
Filed: 2001-01-29
Abstract: A tubing hanger 2 to facilitate production tubing annulus access including a tubing hanger 2 body having a central bore, a shuttle valve 28 slidably mounted to the tubing hanger 2 body, and at least one annulus access bore (20) through the tubing hanger 2 permitting fluid communication between the central bore and an annulus defined between a production tubing string and a wellbore or casing via the tubing hanger 2 body and the shuttle valve 28. The shuttle valve 28 may be slidably movable between an open and a closed position. The tubing hanger 2 may further include a groove 18 enclosed by a filler 22, the groove 18, providing communication between a plurality of small annulus bores 10, 12 and a large annulus access bore 20.
Patent GB-2409052-A (GB)
Title: Cube shaped optical projector for single slide
Inventor: DANIEL SIMON RICHARD
IPC: G03B21/28
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: A lamp and projection device 1 for a single slide 17 comprising six substantially identical faces 9 assembled to form a cube body which contains an illumination system consisting of a light-emitting unit 10 a electrical transformer unit 14 and switches, a plurality of reflecting mirrors 8 and at least one condensing lens 2 arranged around the mid vertical axis of the cube where a slide can be positioned. Said faces containing interior structure to support and hold the components of the illumination system. Said overall cube body having a hinged face at the top which houses a reflecting mirror on the inside surface which can be positioned at any angle between a closed position and open perpendicular position to allow the slide to be projected onto a ceiling or at any angle onto an adjacent wall or nearby projection surface, with a micro-switch inside the cube body to switch off the device when the top face is closed. Said lens being adjustable by means of an external button 4 to enable focusing. The overall faces being formed from a semi-translucent material to enable soft illumination in addition to the exterior slide projection with the overall device suitable for placing on a flat surface or fixed directly onto a wall and used as a wall lamp. The faces 9 may interlock by protrusions (26, Fig 5) and recesses (20, Fig 5).
Patent GB-2409672-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with integrated contra-rotating rotor arrangement
Inventor: AGBOR PETER TAMBE
IPC: B64C37/00
Filed: 2003-12-31
Abstract: A road vehicle has a contra-rotating rotor arrangement fixed atop the vehicle roof, wherein the vehicle roof may comprise an elastic material. The rotor arrangement may be mounted on a telescopic shaft arrangement, affording vertical movement of the rotor arrangement relative to the vehicle body. The elastic material may then be stretched to a conical form, which may aid the downdraft from the rotor arrangement to pass over the vehicle body. A manual control means may be attached to the telescopic shaft for tilting of the rotor arrangement, whilst further directional control may be afforded by exhaust vectoring. A dual mode gear box may be used to impart drive, selectable between drive and fly modes. The diameter of the rotors may be approximately equal to the width of the vehicle. A parachute may be stowed within the vehicle.
Patent GB-2411001-A (GB)
Title: Seismic exploration using speckle interferometry
Inventor: MELDAHL PAUL
IPC: G01V1/20
Filed: 2004-02-10
Abstract: An instrument for studying an object (12) comprising a movable interferometer having a laser source and a plurality of detectors (24) arranged in an array. The laser source is expanded and arranged to direct a converging object beam (21) towards a point (22) or line beyond the object (12) whereby a speckle pattern of light reflected from the object (12) is detected by the detector or detector array (24). The point (12) or line at which the laser source is arranged to converge the object beam (21) is approximately the same distance beyond the object (12) as the object is spaced from the source. The speed of movement of the instrument, the sampling rate of the detectors (24) and size of the area (23) of the object illuminated by the converging laser object beam (21) are arranged so that sequential areas (23) of the object (12) studied overlap.
Patent GB-2396878-A (GB)
Title: Percussion drilling head
Inventor: KRIESELS PETRUS CORNELIS
IPC: E21B10/40
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for drilling into geological formations, which device comprises: - a rotatable body; - drilling cutters arranged on an axial end surface of the rotatable body; - a percussion part, which is parallel to the rotating axis reciprocatable arranged on said body; and - percussion cutters arranged on an axial end surface of the percussion part. The invention further relates to a method for drilling into geological formations, which method comprises the steps of: bringing a percussion part with a percussive movement in contact with the formation in order to crack at least a part of the formation, and scraping the cracked parts of the formation with a drilling part.
Patent GB-2396813-A (GB)
Title: Sunscreen compositions
Inventor: SANOGUEIRA JAMES
IPC: A61K8/35
Filed: 2002-09-16
Abstract: The present invention is a sunscreen composition that has at least one sunscreen agent and at least one glucoside emulsifier, The composition also has water. Preferably, the sunscreen composition also has at least one of the following additional components: emulsifier other than glucoside, emollient, skin-feel additive, moisturizing agent, film former/waterproofing agent, pH adjuster/chelating agent, preservative, or any combinations thereof. The composition is a stable oil-in-water emulsion.